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Carteret County Public Schools — District Profile & Schools

Beaufort, North Carolina · Carteret County

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Key Dates — Carteret County Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Carteret County Public Schools is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, and the last day of school is Thu, May 27, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Football-Tie Breaker (Wed, Oct 21, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), No School--Thanksgiving Holiday Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Christmas Break, No School (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Christmas Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027).

First day of school
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Last day of school
Thu, May 27, 2027
Football-Tie Breaker
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No School--Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas Break, No School
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Winter Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Christmas Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Workday (No School for Students)
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 to Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Mandatory Workday (District) - No school for students
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 to Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Labor Day Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday - No School!
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday - No School for staff/students
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day: No School
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No school Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School--Labor Day Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School: NC Pre-K Teacher Workday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Pre K Only- NO School
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
8,035
Students
18
Schools
9 elem · 4 mid · 4 high
13.7:1
Student-Teacher
587 teachers
-1 - 13
Grades

Quick Facts

446
Avg. School Size
1,059
Total Staff

Carteret County Public Schools Calendar

602 events

Source

Aug 10 - 14

PD Day

Teacher Workday

Mon, Aug 10

PD Day

Mandatory Teacher Workday

Aug 11 - 12

PD Day

Teacher Workday

Aug 11 - 12

PD Day

Workday (No School for Students)

Wed, Aug 12

Meeting

Mandatory Athletic Parent Meeting in the Gym

Wed, Aug 12

Event

MCMS Cheer Stunting Intensive

Aug 13 - 14

PD Day

Mandatory Teacher Workday

Aug 13 - 14

PD Day

Mandatory Workday (District) - No school for students

Sat, Aug 15

Event

Happy birthday to Ms. Ashley McGugan!!

Aug 17 - 21

PD Day

Teacher Workdays

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Contact

Address
107 Safrit Drive
Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone
(252)728-4583

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
587
Total Staff
1,059
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Carteret County Public Schools (18)

West Carteret High

Morehead City

High
1,097 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.9:1 ratio46.95% FRPL

Croatan High

Newport

High
1,015 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.9:1 ratio28.97% FRPL

White Oak Elementary

Cape Carteret

Primary
785 studentsGrades -1 - 516:1 ratio28.28% FRPL

Broad Creek Middle

Newport

Middle
751 studentsGrades 6 - 817.5:1 ratio30.89% FRPL

Newport Elementary

Newport

Primary
633 studentsGrades 0 - 510.9:1 ratio66.82% FRPL

East Carteret High

Beaufort

High
546 studentsGrades 9 - 1214:1 ratio47.44% FRPL

Morehead City Middle

Morehead City

Middle
524 studentsGrades 6 - 815.4:1 ratio41.03% FRPL

Morehead City Primary

Morehead City

Primary
517 studentsGrades -1 - 310.8:1 ratio51.45% FRPL

Bogue Sound Elementary

Newport

Primary
449 studentsGrades -1 - 512.5:1 ratio47.66% FRPL

Newport Middle

Newport

Middle
377 studentsGrades 6 - 814.5:1 ratio65.25% FRPL

Beaufort Elementary

Beaufort

Primary
367 studentsGrades -1 - 511.5:1 ratio62.4% FRPL

Beaufort Middle

Beaufort

Middle
256 studentsGrades 6 - 812.2:1 ratio53.13% FRPL

Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn

Morehead City

Primary
255 studentsGrades 4 - 512.8:1 ratio51.76% FRPL

Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

Smyrna

Primary
248 studentsGrades -1 - 811.3:1 ratio44.76% FRPL

Harkers Island Elementary

Harkers Island

Primary
111 studentsGrades 0 - 512.3:1 ratio63.96% FRPL

Atlantic Elementary

Atlantic

Primary
91 studentsGrades -1 - 510.1:1 ratio62.64% FRPL

Bridges School

Morehead City

High
13 studentsGrades 6 - 123.3:1 ratio76.92% FRPL

Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College HS

Morehead City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carteret County Public Schools

The first day of school in Carteret County Public Schools is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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